Top Rovaniemi Outdoor Activities - page 11

The special hunt consists in giving the most highest chance to the traveller to spot the mystical Northern lights. We provide a non limited km range tour and not limited time. This tour can lasts between 8 to 12 hours. Our professional aurora hunter guide will do whatever it takes to drive you to a clear sky area and increase your chances to see the auroras. We guarantee finding clear skies 100%. Then is up to mother nature to deliver, but in this tour your chances of seeing auroras are very close to 100%. We stay as long as its needed to see the auroras showing up. Rovaniemi area and nearby areas can be completely cloudy for days so impossible to see the auroras, with this tour we take the extra mile to make the impossible possible and deliver a once in a lifetime experience

Explore the beautiful landscapes of Riisitunturi National Park with this all-day guided adventure departing from Rovaniemi. Your guide will show you the most spectacular winter sceneries and magical snowy trees and teach you about life at the Arctic Circle! In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!

This adventure takes you to witness the incredible frozen waterfalls of Korouoma. Imagine being surrounded by towering cliffs of layered rock, each one adorned with frozen waterfalls that glisten like crystal sculptures in the winter sun. It's a visual masterpiece, a testament to the power and beauty of nature. The enchantment of Korouoma doesn't stop at the frozen waterfalls. The entire landscape is transformed into a winter wonderland, with delicate icicles hanging from rock walls, frozen cascades suspended in mid-flow, and a serene stillness that blankets the snow-covered terrain. Korouoma Canyon offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, experience its beauty, and create lasting memories. It's a chance to escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a world of natural wonder and awe. Lapland's vivid nature invites you, your friends, and your family to enjoy fun-filled activities in the fresh air and arctic conditions!

Do you know what makes a place become an ideal spot for aurora spectating? somewhere high and away from light pollution. Come with us and you can stand on a high Lappish hill (sorry we don’t have a mountain in Finland), feeling like you’re floating between the earth surface and the sky, listening to the breezing sound of the trees, staring at the mysterious pitch dark of Polar Night (Kaamos). Additionally, we offer you a culturally decorated Kota, where you can spend the moment together having Finnish evening snacks with our Karelian pie with reindeer paste, grilling sausages, try the 3 most typical Finnish bread, hot drinks are also available. You will have a 7km snowmobile sleigh ride around the untouched forest to explore the wonderful nature of Finland.

Guided by the spirit of the northern fox, we go beyond the ordinary in pursuit of this wonder. Each evening, we map out the skies using insights from multiple weather sources and our deep knowledge of hidden, sacred viewing spots. Our team carefully chooses locations where the auroras ignite most intensely—secret places where the fox's tail is said to brush the stars and set them alight.

StayLapland offers a more private and more secluded location for both ice fishing and snowmobiling, surrounded by nature. Experience the wilderness without people and the cityscape.

The husky tour is away from the crowds in a private area only 15 minutes away from Rovaniemi. Our group size is normally max 12 persons.Welcome to join the tour with us as our valued guest.

The Pyha-Luosto National Park and its forests, valleys, and rivers lies north of Rovaniemi. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike through the reserve—lush in summer and snowy in winter—without having to arrange transport, and with a guide to share background you’d miss independently. Plus, visit the park’s hillside amethyst mine to learn about and dig for one of the gemstones, and relax over a barbecue lunch.

You will enjoy a great adventurous snowmobile ride through the Arctic wilderness. Your guide will make several stops to enjoy the peaceful nature and landscapes. This tours offers unique chance to experience Finnish Lapland in a small group, without crowds and off the beaten path.

Enjoy a double dose of snowy fun on this 3-hour, family-friendly adventure from Rovaniemi. Hop on a snowmobile as you speed across frozen plains to a reindeer farm nestled in wooded fells. Meet the beautiful reindeer, and hear from the herders how they care for these gentle animals. During your visit, cozy up in a wooden sleigh, and enjoy a reindeer-pulled ride through the snow-coated forests. Lastly, take part in a fun Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony, complete with a souvenir certificate to take home.

Welcome to the Aurora Chasing & Deep Sky Telescope View Experience — the first tour in Lapland to combine Northern Lights Chasing with live Telescope Astrophotography. Max 8 guests, one van, hosted personally by the owner. This is real aurora hunting, not a bus to a fixed campfire. No pre-selected routes — every night is planned fresh from live cloud maps and solar data, and we drive wherever the sky is clearest: across Lapland, into Sweden, or further if the forecast promises a show. And while we watch for the aurora, the second hunt begins. Our smart telescope Repo— locks onto galaxies, nebulae and planets in real time. You choose the target: Saturn's rings, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula. You can watch it live, or scan a QR code and follow the view on your own phone. Repo will ride in the van with us and its powerful enough to photograph galaxies meanwhile we keep looking for aurora.

-We hunt the lights with 96% succes rate -Real local drivers / guides with great photography skills -Young team full of energy! -We prioritase safety on all trips! Well rested drivers even on busy times.

Enjoy the magic of the Northern Lights during this unique Arctic expedition in small groups! With your personal Aurora guide and a minivan, you will explore the wilderness and hunt the most beautiful natural phenomenon. Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunting Adventure by Wild About Lapland is designed to maximize your chances of seeing the magical Aurora Borealis during your stay in Rovaniemi and experience a true night expedition. If the conditions are not favourable anywhere in Lapland, we will cancel the tour and issue a full refund for you. Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we may not always be able to observe them. In such cases, you will receive a 50% refund to cover the fuel and equipment costs of the tour. Let the adventure begin!

Walk into the peaceful, snowy landscape with snowshoes and enjoy the quiet beauty all around you. The soft snow crunches under your feet as you explore frozen forests and open fields. Along the way, our friendly guide will share stories and fun facts about the local plants and animals, helping you see the nature around you in a whole new way.

What makes the Ice Fishing With Reindeers tour unique and interesting is the combination of traditional Arctic activities that offer a truly immersive experience in Lapland's enchanting winter landscape. First, the reindeer sleigh ride not only provides transportation but also a quintessential Lapland experience, connecting you with centuries-old culture. The tranquility of ice fishing in a picturesque, snowy setting allows you to unwind and enjoy nature at its most serene, accompanied by the warmth of fireside stories, hot juice, and cookies. This tour encapsulates the spirit of the Arctic, providing not just activities but a way to connect deeply with the environment and local traditions. Perfect for small groups, it promises personal attention and an intimate atmosphere, making each moment memorable. Join us to create lasting memories in the magical Arctic wilderness.

Would you like to increase your chances of finding the amazing auroras, well, this is the trip for you. There aren’t many events as moving as seeing the aurora borealis dance and illuminate the night sky with mesmerizing movements and vibrant colors. After being picked up from your accommodation your professional guide will drive you northwards, far away from Rovaniemi, straight out to the wilderness to start hunting for the Aurora. The adventure continues with an open fire dinner in glass roof igloo. You get a chance to enjoy comfortably arctic night sky safe from wind and freezing temperatures. After the dinner we have a chance to walk on the frozen lake to immerse into the Arctic nature.

During this program, you and your guide will go fishing by boat on the river and admire the surrounding fauna and flora. Our fishing tour is a private program so you will have a chance to enjoy and learn a lot with your guide. It is not necessary to have knowledge of fishing to participate in this activity. Fishing type is mostly trolling.

Experience the magic of Arctic nature during the night time, following the trails away from the city lights with just the snowmobiles headlights and moon illuminating the way ahead. Enjoy the adventurous evening ride through the forest beyond the Arctic Circle with a solid chance to spot the Northern Lights in the wilderness.

Meeting Authentic Arctic Reindeers & Huskies at a local farm, enjoying your own Fast & Furious with adorable huskies there in the Arctic forest A perfect combination especially designed for those who search for the thrill and excitement in Finnish Lapland for morning activities. A chance to get closer to Arctic reindeers including freely taking as much photos as you want. Also the possibility to feed the reindeer on spot!

Explore the Wonders of the Arctic at Ranua Wildlife Park with us. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Ranua Wildlife Park, the most northern wildlife park in the world. With a local guide, you’ll experience the beauty and wonder of Arctic wildlife up close. Ranua Wildlife Park offers a unique opportunity to observe over 50 wild animal species and 200 individual animals in an environment designed to be as authentic as possible.

Experience the thrill of a 7-kilometer Husky self-drive across Lapland’s snowy landscapes! Begin with a scenic drive from your accommodation to the husky farm, where professional mushers will introduce you to their loyal dogs and share insights into life in the Arctic. After a short safety briefing, enjoy a 7-kilometer self-drive through sparkling snowfields, guided by the enthusiastic huskies who love to run. Warm up afterward in a cozy hut with traditional hot berry juice, meet playful puppies, and explore the farm to see how these amazing dogs are cared for. This tour blends adventure, culture, and heartwarming encounters — a truly unforgettable Arctic experience.

Join a great guided trip from Rovaniemi to the Ranua Wildlife Park to see and discover all the Arctic animals: polar bears, wolves, predatory birds, otters, musk oxen, wolverines, lynx, minks, etc. Spotting wild animals is very difficult and unlikely as the Taiga forest is very wide and dense. This tour then gives you the opportunity to see most of the animals of the Arctic and other cold regions, and learn more about them. The Ranua Zoo is also part of different European programs of protection, and offers a recovery place for some injured animals. Buffet lunch in the restaurant is also included in the tour.

This tour is about connection, not performance. With just six sleds per group, we keep things personal—no herding guests through a queue or treating the dogs like photo props. You’ll actually get time to talk with the handlers, learn how the dogs are trained, and understand why they work best with their own mushers. Yes, you’ll drive a sled—but you’ll also drink something warm in a cozy kota while chatting about life in the north. It’s not trying to be a fantasy—it’s the real rhythm of a husky morning in Lapland.

we offer to you ice-fishing on a private lake, after which, regardless of the result, you will warm up in a cozy Lapland cottage and enjoy real Finnish fish soup.